Media Releases
Rio Tinto Warkworth mine win robs Bulga of justice
October 22, 2015
The independent planning panel’s recommendation to approve Rio Tinto’s Mount Thorley Warkworth mine expansion proposal is a blow for the Bulga community, who have fought the proposal for five years and twice won in court, says Mr John Krey, President of the Bulga Milbrodale...
Read MoreOrigin faces grilling over treatment of farmers in Queensland
October 21, 2015
Origin Energy’s Board has been grilled today at their Annual General Meeting over the company’s treatment of landholders in Queensland, in the wake of the tragic death of cotton farmer George Bender last week.
Read MoreVigils for George Bender; CSG Crisis Action Plan Launched
October 21, 2015
Community members will gather for a vigil outside the Queensland Premier's office on Thursday evening to commemorate the legacy of Queensland cotton farmer George Bender, pay respects to his family and community, and continue his work protecting communities against the threat of CSG.
Read MoreLock the Gate calls for Strong Hunter Groundwater Plan and Embargo For Miners
October 19, 2015
The development of a new Water Sharing Plan for the hard rock aquifers being dewatered by coal mining in the Hunter Valley is an opportunity for the NSW Government to put long-awaited limits on the groundwater impacts of mining, Lock the Gate said today...
Read MoreAlliance welcomes buy back of PEL 445
October 19, 2015
Gasfield Free Northern Rivers has welcomed Member for Lismore, Thomas George's announcement today that PEL 445 has been bought back.
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